{{icons|bfo|bfc}}{{Template:Bravo Fleet}}The Fourth Fleet, colloquially known as Bravo Fleet, is one of the numbered fleets that make up Starfleet. Founded in response to the Borg incursions of 2367 and 2373, the Fourth Fleet has grown over the years to support operations in all four quadrants of the galaxy through its five operational units, Task Forces 9, 38, 72, 93 and 99.

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{{icons|bfo|bfc}}{{Template:Bravo Fleet}}The Fourth Fleet, colloquially known as Bravo Fleet, is one of the numbered fleets that make up Starfleet. Founded in response to the Borg incursions of 2367 and 2373, the Fourth Fleet has grown over the years to support operations in all four quadrants of the galaxy through its six operational units, Task Forces 9, 38, 64, 72, 93 and 99.<br><br>

=Overview=

=Overview=

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Following the the [[ma:Battle of Wolf 359|Borg Invasion of Sector 001]] and the onset of the [[ma:Dominion War|Dominion War]], [[Starfleet]] was forced to quickly mobilize all available assets in joint efforts with the [[Klingon Empire]] and the [[Romulan Star Empire]]. Thus, the '''Fourth Fleet''', commonly referred to as '''Bravo Fleet''' was born. The Fourth Fleet was called upon for multiple occasions during the war, including the initative to retake [[ma:Deep Space 9|Deep Space 9]] and the [[ma:Dominion_War#Invasion_of_Cardassia|Invasion of Cardassia]].

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Following the the [[ma:Battle of Wolf 359|Borg Invasion of Sector 001]] and the onset of the [[ma:Dominion War]], [[Starfleet]] was forced to quickly mobilize all available assets in joint efforts with the [[Klingon Empire]] and the [[Romulan Star Empire]]. Thus, the '''Fourth Fleet''', commonly referred to as '''Bravo Fleet''' was born. The Fourth Fleet was called upon for multiple occasions during the war, including the initative to retake [[ma:Deep Space 9|Deep Space 9]] and the [[ma:Dominion_War#Invasion_of_Cardassia|Invasion of Cardassia]].

Upon signing of the [[Treaty of Bajor]], [[Starfleet]] reorganized the Fourth Fleet into multiple '''Task Forces''' which were assigned to multiple mandates throughout the Alpha and Beta Quadrants. Over time, the Fourth Fleet's Area of Operations was expanded to include the Gamma Quadrant (for exploration) and the Delta Quadrant (to reach out to lost ships, like the [[ma:USS Voyager|USS Voyager]].

Upon signing of the [[Treaty of Bajor]], [[Starfleet]] reorganized the Fourth Fleet into multiple '''Task Forces''' which were assigned to multiple mandates throughout the Alpha and Beta Quadrants. Over time, the Fourth Fleet's Area of Operations was expanded to include the Gamma Quadrant (for exploration) and the Delta Quadrant (to reach out to lost ships, like the [[ma:USS Voyager|USS Voyager]].

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=Mandate=

=Mandate=

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Throughout its history, Bravo Fleet has been divided into a multitude of Task Forces, each with a mandate to uphold in a section of the galaxy. Presently, the Fourth Fleet consists of 5 Task Forces.

Throughout its history, Bravo Fleet has been divided into a multitude of Task Forces, each with a mandate to uphold in a section of the galaxy. Presently, the Fourth Fleet consists of 5 Task Forces.

Caught in between the honor-bound [[Klingon Empire]] and the subversive [[Romulan Star Empire]], Task Force 93 strives to maintain the peace and continue Starfleet's mission of exploration. Their current objectives include:

Caught in between the honor-bound [[Klingon Empire]] and the subversive [[Romulan Star Empire]], Task Force 93 strives to maintain the peace and continue Starfleet's mission of exploration. Their current objectives include:

Task Force 38 is now Starfleet's most distant and isolated task force, struggling with many of the same challenges in the Delta Quadrant as once faced by the [[ma:USS Voyager|USS Voyager]]. It is charged with:

Task Force 38 is now Starfleet's most distant and isolated task force, struggling with many of the same challenges in the Delta Quadrant as once faced by the [[ma:USS Voyager|USS Voyager]]. It is charged with:

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* '''Manage''' the operations of Federation ships and colonies isolated in the Delta Quadrant.

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* '''Manage''' the operations of Federation ships isolated in the Delta Quadrant.

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* '''Explore''' the Gradin Belt and the Round Table under the Delta Exploration Initiative.

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* '''Explore''' the Gradin Belt, the Nacene Reach, the Nekrit Expanse, and the Swallow Nebula.

* '''Monitor''' major threats to Federation security: The Borg, Species 8472, and the Voth.

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* '''Protect''' Federation interests in the Quadrant and its citizens who explore and conduct trade.

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* '''Establish''' peaceful relations with native species.

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* '''Find''' means to communicate with and travel between the Federation and the Gradin Belt.

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==Historical Research==

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:''For More Information, please review [[Task Force 64]]''.

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Fueled by the Federation's Historical Archive, Task Force 64 digs through older records to shine a light on forgotten or overlooked events ranging from Captain Archer's first voyage to the launch of the USS Enterprise-D under Captain Jean-Luc Picard's command.

==Alternate Realities==

==Alternate Realities==

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:''For More Information, please review [[Task Force 99]]''.

:''For More Information, please review [[Task Force 99]]''.

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Respecting the Temporal Prime Directive, Task Force 99 is mandated to explore beyond the boundaries of time and space, seeking answers to history's long asked questions, and exploring alternative realities to learn what may have happened were choices different.

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Respecting the Temporal Prime Directive, Task Force 99 is mandated to explore beyond the boundaries of time and space, exploring alternative realities to learn what may have happened were choices different.

* On '''September 20, 2387''', the [[Treaty of Nelvana]] is signed, restoring the original provisions of the 2311 [[Treaty of Algeron]], closing the Romulan borders to the Federation, and ceding the [[Raeyan Transit Corridor]] to the Federation.

* On '''September 20, 2387''', the [[Treaty of Nelvana]] is signed, restoring the original provisions of the 2311 [[Treaty of Algeron]], closing the Romulan borders to the Federation, and ceding the [[Raeyan Transit Corridor]] to the Federation.

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* In '''May 2388''',, a group known as [[The Consortium]] took control of [[Deep Space 11]], the [[ma:Bajoran wormhole|Bajoran Wormhole]] and [[Task Force 9]] as an attempt to disrupt Starfleet’s activity in the Gamma Quadrant. Starfleet assets unaffected by the Consortium regroup at [[Starbase Unity]].

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* In '''May 2388''', a group known as [[The Consortium]] took control of [[Deep Space 11]], the [[ma:Bajoran wormhole|Bajoran Wormhole]] and [[Task Force 9]] as an attempt to disrupt Starfleet’s activity in the Gamma Quadrant. Starfleet assets unaffected by the Consortium regroup at [[Starbase Unity]].

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* In '''June 2388''', [[Starbase 900]] was attacked by the Borg. In order to protect the [[Federation]], [[Task Force 38]] was forced to destroy the transwarp gateway that connected [[The Round Table]] to the [[Alpha Quadrant]].

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* In '''June 2388''', [[Task Force 38]] was forced to relocate to the Gradin Belt.

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* In '''October 2388''',, Task Force 38 reestablishes contact with the Beta Quadrant through the [[Epatha Gateway]]. Though not a favored method, this allows communication and resupply every 45 days.

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* In '''2389''', Task Force 38 reestablishes contact with the Alpha Quadrant through the [[Barzan Wormhole]].

The Fourth Fleet, colloquially known as Bravo Fleet, is one of the numbered fleets that make up Starfleet. Founded in response to the Borg incursions of 2367 and 2373, the Fourth Fleet has grown over the years to support operations in all four quadrants of the galaxy through its six operational units, Task Forces 9, 38, 64, 72, 93 and 99.

Upon signing of the Treaty of Bajor, Starfleet reorganized the Fourth Fleet into multiple Task Forces which were assigned to multiple mandates throughout the Alpha and Beta Quadrants. Over time, the Fourth Fleet's Area of Operations was expanded to include the Gamma Quadrant (for exploration) and the Delta Quadrant (to reach out to lost ships, like the USS Voyager.

Today, the galaxy remains an uncertain theater. While many powers, like the Cardassian Union, looking to reclaim former glory, the Romulan Empire recoiling from the destruction of their homeworld, and even the Borg advancing their directive to assimilate the galaxy at large, the Fourth Fleet has been tasked with maintaining the peace, and respond appropriately to any crisis.

Mandate

Throughout its history, Bravo Fleet has been divided into a multitude of Task Forces, each with a mandate to uphold in a section of the galaxy. Presently, the Fourth Fleet consists of 5 Task Forces.

Beta Quadrant

Caught in between the honor-bound Klingon Empire and the subversive Romulan Star Empire, Task Force 93 strives to maintain the peace and continue Starfleet's mission of exploration. Their current objectives include:

Manage Incident of the Gorn invasion into the Cestus and Centerra systems.

Gamma Quadrant

With the threat of the Dominion gone, and the scourge of The Consortium lifted at long last, Task Force 9 continues to explore deep into the Gamma Quadrant, unprepared for the dangers it will soon face. Its objectives include:

Historical Research

Fueled by the Federation's Historical Archive, Task Force 64 digs through older records to shine a light on forgotten or overlooked events ranging from Captain Archer's first voyage to the launch of the USS Enterprise-D under Captain Jean-Luc Picard's command.

Alternate Realities

Respecting the Temporal Prime Directive, Task Force 99 is mandated to explore beyond the boundaries of time and space, exploring alternative realities to learn what may have happened were choices different.